Literary agents for domestic noir

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want domestic noir, based on what they say on their public websites. “domestic noir” is a genre tag; its identifier is domestic-noir. 29 agents currently want it. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. The quoted evidence for each tag is on the agent's profile. How it works.

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Agents (1–25 of 29)

Gyamfia Osei
Andrew Nurnberg Associates · GB
Says: “tightly plotted domestic noir”
At ANA, Gyamfia is focusing on expanding the agency’s list of children’s authors, particularly in genre fiction and Crossover, while also representing a select list of adult commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction.…
Veronique Baxter
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “Devil-in-the-detail domestic dramas”
I represent authors of literary and genre fiction including Naomi Alderman, Belinda Bauer, Carys Bray, Oliver Harris, Holly Gramazio, Sarah Hilary, S.E Lynes, Stephen Kelman, Charlotte Philby, Sarah Pinborough, M. L. Rio…
Hayley Steed
Janklow & Nesbit · London
Says: “gripping domestic suspense”
Hayley is a Director and Literary Agent representing writers of commercial and bookclub fiction across all genres. I’m particularly drawn to a strong hook and one line pitch – a setting, structure, or a ‘what if’ that c…
Sophie Hicks
Sophie Hicks Agency · London
Says: “a domestic thriller”
She is looking for new adult voices in all genres with the exception of women's fiction. She is interested in writing that feels fresh, surprising, and above all, must sing off the page. A great addition to her list wo…
Jodie Hodges
United Agents · London
I was made an agent in 2010 and always have an open list for submissions. I’m too much of a magpie for a wish-list, but my areas of interest and where I feel I can really add value to the career of an author or illustra…
Lauren Bieker
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Lauren is looking for commercial and upmarket women’s fiction, romance (rom-coms, paranormal, and romantasy), and YA/MG novels in most genres. She is open to the following in both adult and YA: science fiction, fantasy,…
Amy Cloughley
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
Says: “domestic suspense with sharp wit and unexpected twists and turns”
She seeks authors with unique, clear voices who put forth smart, tightly-written prose. She is actively building her client list with both debut and veteran writers. Whether literary, upmarket, or commercial, she leans…
Emily Forland
Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US
Says: “a traditional domestic novel”
Emily Forland represents voice-driven literary fiction and non-fiction, among them bestsellers and prize winners, and has a special place in her heart for original writing that jumps off the page. Equally drawn to a tra…
Christina Miller
Nancy Yost Literary Agency · US
She is looking for adult fiction in the following genres: domestic suspense, romance, historical fiction, and horror. Focusing mainly on romance, she is especially drawn to romantic adventure, suspense, and paranormal,…
Anne Tibbets
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
She represents adult commercial genre, primarily thrillers, mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Anne is looking for: Adult Modern Day Mystery: Contemporary Police Procedural, Professional investigators pref…
Ashlee MacCallum
Howland Literary · US
She has a soft spot for speculative stories, mysteries, and anything delightfully weird, and is seeking high-concept, voice-driven adult fiction with strong emotional stakes, a clear hook, and broad commercial appeal. Sh…
Gideon Pine
InkWell Management · US
Says: “Gideon Pine Gideon is looking for top-notch thrillers, both commercial and literary, domestic fiction with a dash of suburban dysfunction, dramas of all sorts, and book club fiction.”
Jeanne De Vita
Martin Literary Management · US
Adult romance and romantasy; select women's fiction, genre fiction and nonfiction She is excited by strong voices and compelling stories across the sub-genres of fiction, with a specific interest in romance, fantasy, th…
Jill Marsal
Marsal Lyon Literary Agency · US
She is currently looking for standout voices and fresh perspectives in both fiction and nonfiction. If you have a compelling story or an idea that can spark thought, start conversations, or touch hearts, Jill would love…
Kiana Nguyen
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
Says: “domestic suspense thrillers”
She is seeking YA fiction across genres, particularly those with POC and queer voices. She is also interested in Adult romance and domestic suspense thrillers. – Dark, twisty narratives that explore human complexity –…
Laurie Dennison
Creative Media Agency · US
Suspense (Psychological and Domestic, like First Lie Wins) Romance Contemporary with a strong commercial hook (Like Happy Place) Light fantasy/paranormal grounded in the real world Book Club Fiction Women’s Fiction…
Lissa Woodson
The Macro Group · US
Lissa Woodson is on the lookout for unique and engaging stories in romantic suspense, romantic comedies, domestic thrillers, and cozy mysteries. She is actively seeking narratives from unique and dynamic perspectives.
Andrea Hurst
Andrea Hurst Literary Management · US
Andrea is currently seeking well-crafted, commercially viable fiction titles. Her preferred genres are women’s fiction, upmarket and book club fiction, domestic suspense/thrillers, family dramas, psychological suspense,…
Amy Moore-Benson
Cooke McDermid Literary Agency · CA
Her list is primarily focused on commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction: domestic thrillers, high-concept suspense, romance, voice-driven women’s fiction, memoir, ripped-from-the-headlines narratives, personal inve…
Helen Heller
Helen Heller Agency · CA
Widely recognized as a top tier agent for thrillers and major front-list fiction, Helen is always open to books that hit the ‘sweet spot’ of commercially successful literary fiction, and is of the strong belief that popu…
Katie Reed
Katie Reed Literary · US
Across all genres, Katie is looking for what all readers want in a good story: characters that leap off the page, conflict and tension that grips her in the story, and strong prose that can compete with similar titles in…
Kimberly Brower
Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management · US
Kimberly works with all types of authors who write commercial fiction, from debuts to #1 New York Times bestselling authors, and likes to consider them all her favorites. Kimberly is interested in adult commercial ficti…
Brenda Bowen
The Book Group · US
Brenda Bowen represents authors and artists of books for adults, young adults, and children. She can’t decide which she loves more: a bold picture book, a lyrical middle-grade novel, or a sweeping work of historical fic…
Emma Dries
Triangle House · US
Says: “dark or darkly comic domestic fiction”
Emma is interested in literary fiction and narrative nonfiction that grapples with climate change; ambitious multigenerational novels; speculative fiction; and dark or darkly comic domestic fiction. In nonfiction, she is…
Erin Malone
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “domestic suspense genres”
Erin represents fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. More than any specific category or genre, she’s drawn to good stories and distinct points of view; writers who make us think and also those who provide a g…

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